2.The [[religious]] [[war]]s in [[England]] led to two desires, that for religious [[freedom]], and that for freedom in general, including less power by the oppressive monarchs and state [[church]]. As England persecuted non-[[Anglican]]s and experienced several decades of violence, the Pilgrims (and others) desiring self-government and religious freedom began to migrate to [[America]], laying the groundwork for the new and freer American nation. | 2.The [[religious]] [[war]]s in [[England]] led to two desires, that for religious [[freedom]], and that for freedom in general, including less power by the oppressive monarchs and state [[church]]. As England persecuted non-[[Anglican]]s and experienced several decades of violence, the Pilgrims (and others) desiring self-government and religious freedom began to migrate to [[America]], laying the groundwork for the new and freer American nation. |